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Are Meika (Banana House)

Vacation home near Muri Beach in Rarotonga

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Terrace/patio
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Muri Beach
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Night Markets
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Ngatangiia

Muri stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Muri vacation home, you'll find Muri Beach and Muri Lagoon. Also, Muri Night Markets is within half a mile (1 km) and Te Vara Nui Village is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Muri Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tikioki Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Superbrown Take Away - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Are Meika (Banana House)

If you want the authentic experience of living on Rarotonga with peace and quiet and total relaxation then this is the place for you. Are Meika (Banana House) has been extended and renovated and is situated in a quiet, sealed road ending in a cul-de-sac in the area of Aremango, Ngatangiia.

Capturing the cool, prevailing south-east trade wind the house is five minutes walk from the main road where round-the-island buses stop and a further five minutes to the nearest beach at Muri. Are Meika is set on a half-acre among banana trees. It has polished concrete floors and is of concrete brick construction (cool in the hot weather) and has extensive verandahs facing north and west to protect against the afternoon sun. It also has high ceilings which allow maximum air circulation
Special conditions:
A wifi hotspot is available at the house, to use it you must purchase a data card from Telecom

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Are Meika
Are Meika Banana House
Are Meika (Banana House) Rarotonga
Are Meika (Banana House) Private vacation home
Are Meika (Banana House) Private vacation home Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Are Meika (Banana House) to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Are Meika (Banana House) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Are Meika (Banana House) to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Muri Beach and 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Tikioki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Are Meika (Banana House) offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Are Meika (Banana House)?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Are Meika (Banana House)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Are Meika (Banana House)?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Are Meika (Banana House) have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Are Meika (Banana House) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Are Meika (Banana House) to downtown Rarotonga?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Ngatangiia.

Are Meika (Banana House) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ali R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fab stay

Great property great location lovey neibours ,wear earplugs to bed the roosters are loud
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cian K., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home away from home

Thanks so much, a wonderful 15 day stay. It was a great location, lovely quiet surrounds but close to Muri lagoon and cafes/restaurants. House is much larger that it seems on listing. Good quality comfortable beds, all amenities that would be required. Handy to have kitchen , dining and lounge etc. The kids loved staying.we would come again.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis R.

Liked: Cleanliness

No bananas but lots of coconuts.

Great location .Lots of coconuts to eat and drink. Take your own hard drive if you want to watch movies. Handy to Muri beach. We had a rental car but you could walk to beach and use bus to get around.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Are Meika

Another enjoyable stay. This is our second time staying at Are Meika…We LOVE staying here! It has everything we need - lots of linen, washing machine, soace, privacy, great location. We’ll definitely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Stayed for two weeks. Easy to stay there and to cook meals. Kitchen and outlet operations were not usual for Americans. Was a bit confusing. Replaced kitchen cabinets which was needed. Looks great now. Easy walk to town.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little Gem

We felt right at hm in Are Meika.The location was perfect. We couldnt have asked for more. We are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Are Meika - The banana house.

My bestie and I travelled to Rarotonga for the International Triathlon Festival. We wanted somewhere private and close to our main event. The banana house was everything we needed. A lovely large home off the main road with all the amenities. Plenty of linen, washing machine, large living areas for our sports equipment. Take a chrome cast with you if you like watching Netflix etc and buy a SIM at the airport 👍🏽 We will definitely be back and highly recommend Are Meika - Meitaki Mata x
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing beach stay

Nice and quiet location, still handy for Muri beach, the night market and Deli-Licious cafe. Relaxing and comfortable, really enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the banana house!

Second time staying here. Love it. Awesome for the family. Space for kids to play inside and out. When issues arose Eddie dealt with them straight away. Had a fantastic trip!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

RON M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing home away from home.

Highly recommend this accommodation peaceful, private close to amenities all within walking distance.Eddie that you for looking after us much appreciated. Cheers Ron
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We loved the spacious house and the large garden. We had all the privacy we wanted. The house had all we needed for the duration of our stay. Convenient distance to beach and village.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

An easy 5/10 minute walk to beach, cafes, restaurants and the bus. Quiet place to relax and recharge. The house had everything we needed and more. Great communication from Eddie, quick to answer questions etc. Eddie's holiday house is great value for the money.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylene S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely bach just behind Muri

We had an enjoyable stay here, facilities were perfect for our needs, property is central to Muri and a short walk to the beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant location with a short walk to what you need in Muri. It was very spacious .

We loved staying here with lots of room and a great location. Photos and description were accurate and communication easy. Thanks Eddie
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bianca L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay

Communication with host Eddie was easy, prompt & accommodating. Really enjoyed our stay, very clean & spacious house, with all the house supplies you would need & is close enough to main road in Muri. No negatives to staying except it was too short a stay. Would definitely want to stay again. Thank you Eddie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Muri!

A fantastic place to stay for the week. Two adults, two children, plenty of space for all of us. Close to lots of highlights and far enough from main road etc to enjoy peace and quiet. Will definitely stay here again and recommend to others. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Pitt Meadows, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Home.

After spending 4 weeks during Christmas at Are Meika, we decided that we really could not find anything to complain about. Sure, there are things that don't work the same as your home back where you come from, but it's not your native home. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful, aside from some chickens and mynas. The place is spacious, cool and well appointed. There is a close shop for cool drinks, snacks and some groceries in a pinch. Muri lagoon is a short walk for beaches. We rented a car for bigger town shopping and snorkeling around the island and the bus stops at the bottom of street on the main road. Cleaning up after yourself helps keep the ants at bay and the mosquito netting allows you to keep the windows open for cool breezes. There is passionfruit at the entrance to the property for morning vitamins. I've traveled before but this was the first trip with my young family and everyone was completely satisfied. I can only return to my opening comment and say that there is nothing to complain about Are Meika.
Stayed 26 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

our stay at paere house could not have been more perfect! It had everything we needed, beds are comfortable, it’s spacious, quiet, perfect for families and the kitchen is well equipped. The house is directly across the road from one of the best snorkelling spots on the island, a short drive/walk to muri markets. Our host was amazing and very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again! Thank-you so much Eddie!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruiha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rarotonga Are Maika

Lovely spacious home, well equipped. Bbq and nice outing area
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in August

We had a great stay at Are Meika. The place was perfect for us (2A, 2 C)- heaps of space, great facilities, so close to Muri. Totally recommend and would stay here again when we return.

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Muri beach home - a winner

Spacious, light, beautiful home. In a perfect location! Thank you. P.S. A pool would be a nice added addition

10/10 Excellent

Kandas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous quiet spot

Perfect place to stay for a family. Nice, spacious home. Not too far from the beach and amenities. A nice touch to find water and milk provided on arrival, thank you. A most pleasant stay -- we would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Selena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Was amazing huge house plenty of bedding and towels so close to bus and amazing foods and activities I would definitely stay here again thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax.

We had a great time away with our kids, everything was walking distance and we really enjoyed our time here.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy T.

Ka pai, met our expectations even though we walked in unsure but open minded 👍

Comfy, spacious, quiet, home away from home, loved Are Meika.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018